Episodios

  • Black Women Are STILL Not Protected: The Dark Side of Money, Power & Respect | The People's Brief

    Black Women Are STILL Not Protected: The Dark Side of Money, Power & Respect | The People's Brief
    Jul 30 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee brings together Dawn Montgomery, Dr. Alduan Tartt, Lauren LaRosa, Ray Daniels, Detavio Samuels, and historian TL Cross for Part 2 of our talk to speak about something we can't ignore anymore. When Black men get money and power, who really pays the price when things go wrong? We're diving deep into the stories behind the headlines, from music videos to courtrooms, from childhood trauma to celebrity scandals. This isn't about canceling anyone, it's about real accountability and protecting the people who need it most.
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    47 m
  • Why Every Black Millionaire Eventually Falls: The Money, Power & Respect Trap | The People's Brief

    Why Every Black Millionaire Eventually Falls: The Money, Power & Respect Trap | The People's Brief
    Jul 23 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee sits down with CEO Detavio Samuels, music exec Ray Daniels, motivational speaker Brandi Davis, and historian TL Cross to unpack the complex relationship Black Americans have with money, power, and respect. They explore how hip hop culture glorified the hustle, why some Black leaders fall into the trap of copying white power structures, and what happens when ambition goes wrong. From pre-colonial African wealth concepts to modern-day narcissism and greed, this deep dive shows the cost of chasing external validation. The conversation gets real about everything from Diddy's downfall to the illusion of social media success. Listen!
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    48 m
  • Raphael Warnock On Fighting Trump's Attacks On Healthcare & Food Assistance | The People's Brief

    Raphael Warnock On Fighting Trump's Attacks On Healthcare & Food Assistance | The People's Brief
    Jul 9 2025
    Senator Raphael Warnock joins The People's Brief to discuss the current state of civil unrest and the #Trump administration's impact on working families. As both a senior pastor and Georgia's first Black senator, Warnock breaks down how proposed cuts to healthcare, SNAP benefits, and housing will disproportionately affect Black communities. He explains why he views budgets as moral documents, shares his role in pushing for student debt relief, and draws parallels between today's activism and the civil rights movement. Warnock emphasizes that change comes from the bottom up, urging citizens to stay engaged and persistent in fighting for justice.
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    48 m
  • From Juneteenth to July 4th: Why Freedom Isn't Free for Everyone in America | The People's Brief

    From Juneteenth to July 4th: Why Freedom Isn't Free for Everyone in America | The People's Brief
    Jul 2 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee breaks down why July 4th hits different when you're Black in America. She talks with Dr. Nafeesa Muhammad about how Black people fought in the Revolutionary War but didn't get the freedom they were promised. Comedian Zainab Johnson shares why she grew up celebrating Juneteenth instead of July 4th, and Amanda Seals drops some real talk about what it means to be Black and American. They explore why Frederick Douglass asked "What to the slave is the Fourth of July?" back in 1852 and why that question still matters today.
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    43 m
  • Why Do Black Athletes Always Date White Women? Preference, Proximity & Power | The People's Brief

    Why Do Black Athletes Always Date White Women? Preference, Proximity & Power | The People's Brief
    Jun 25 2025
    Lynae Vanee sits down with Shari' Nycole, Deanté Kyle, and Codie Oliver to tackle one of the most controversial topics in the Black community, why successful Black athletes often end up with white women. They break down everything from college proximity and beauty standards to the real numbers behind why Black women are exploring interracial dating too. This isn't your typical gender war debates it's an honest conversation about love, preference, community, and what's really driving these choices. The guests share personal experiences from PWIs, family influences, and the pressure to "level up" through dating.
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    48 m
  • Are You Black Enough? The Culture Vulture Test + Brutal Honesty About Identity | The People's Brief

    Are You Black Enough? The Culture Vulture Test + Brutal Honesty About Identity | The People's Brief
    Jun 18 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee tackles one of the most complex questions in Black culture: what makes someone "Black enough"? This episode digs into how we protect our culture while also exploring who gets to be part of it. From music industry culture vultures to fashion's influence on Black expression, Lynae sits down with comedian Kyle Santillian, fashion designer Quentin Thrash, and scholar Dr. Yaba Blay. They break down everything from the one drop rule's racist origins to why some artists get the side eye at award shows. It's a real conversation about identity, gatekeeping, and what it means to be authentically Black in America.
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    48 m
  • These Kids Can't Read & It's Getting Worse: The Education Crisis Explained | The People's Brief

    These Kids Can't Read & It's Getting Worse: The Education Crisis Explained | The People's Brief
    Jun 11 2025
    The education system in America is broken, and COVID made it even worse. In this episode, we're talking to real students and teachers about what's actually happening in classrooms right now. From kids who can't read at grade level to teachers quitting because of terrible pay, the problems run deep. We also break down how politics is making everything worse with book bans and attacks on public schools. Plus, we explore why this isn't just about kids, when adults can't read either, we're all in trouble. This conversation is real, honest, and might make you mad, but we need to talk about it.
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    48 m
  • Food For The Soul

    Food For The Soul
    Jun 4 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee discusses the legacy of farming and agriculture in Black America, the origins of "soul food," the future for Black farming, and shares a meal and conversation w/ special guests Chef Deborah VanTrece and owner of Atlanta Harvest, EliYahu Ben Asa.
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    47 m